Perfect Propose (2024)

UMA BOA HISTÓRIA QUE PRECISAVA DE MAIS EPISÓDIOS

Essa é uma daquelas série fofas e intimistas (o que particularmente me agrada muito), mas precisava de mais alguns episódios para desenvolver o romance.
Os protagonistas são bonitos e o primeiro episódio é simplesmente impecável, eu não mudaria nada nele, e depois vamos acompanhando a dinâmica deles morando juntos quando o Hiro trabalha demais e o Kai está apegado a ideia de que eles estão prometidos um ao outro desde crianças.
Toda a história faz muito sentido mas poderíamos ter perdido algumas cenas de escritório para dar espaço a cenas românticas, mas o ideal seria uma quantidade um pouco maior de episódios para vermos como o Hiro vai lidar com o trabalho a partir de agora tendo um namorado e como o Kai vai superar o fato de sempre ter sido deixado de lado e agora ter alguém que o ame.
É uma boa série mas poderia ter sido muito melhor se tivéssemos mais tempo.

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Tipica BL giapponese caratterizzata da una comunicazione non sempre chiarissima. Belli i flashback di quando erano ragazzini, interessante anche il tema di come lo stacanovismo abbia ridotto Hiro a un robot ambulante, le cui giornate tutte uguali sono dedicate a una ripetizione monotona e meccanica del lavoro (tanto), mangiare (male) e dormire (poco o niente), per poi ricominciare da capo il giorno successivo.
L'incontro con Kai diventa elemento destabilizzante, che interrompe la routine malsana che lo stava portando verso un pozzo senza fondo. Il personaggio di Hiro sicuramente è quello più espressivo e facile da comprendere, anche rispetto a ciò che non dice a parole. Kai è decisamente più ermetico, difficilmente si riesce a capire cosa pensi (non solo è evidente che non ci riesce Hiro, ma anche per lo spettatore non è proprio lampante). La difficoltà di una comunicazione è comune a molte BL giapponesi e questa non fa eccezione. In questo senso mi ha ricordato molto "My personal weatherman", alla quale la accomuna anche un finale un po' insoddisfacente (entrambi i finali sembrano concludersi a caso su una scena, che non sembra essere degna di un vero finale... non significativa, non particolare, non risolutiva, soprattutto a livello di ciò che viene detto...insomma, ci si poteva inventare qualcosa di più impattante ed emozionante, in entrambi i casi). A differenza di "My personal weatherman" - che annovero tra le mie BL preferite - la chimica tra i due protagonisti di "Perfect propose" è abbastanza buona, ma di certo non stratosferica (siamo davvero lontani anni luce dal pairing Mizuki/Yoh). Resta comunque una serie equilibrata e piacevole, che merita di essere vista per gli amanti delle BL giapponesi (e non).

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6 episodes were not enough

I liked everything about this series but first of all the acting of the cast was great.
The story is soo endearing, of how two person with equally tired of life, finds comfort and happiness in each other through the medium of food. They didn't talk much, but just being in the company of one another only for a short time in the day was just enough.
It really touched my heart how , Hiro found a reason to return home early from work and was always looking forward to it. Him expecting and wanting to hear Kai's voice more even without realising.
On the other hand, Kai finding a reason to live and continue with his life by taking care of Hiro , making him food. Is the the perfect example of how two broken souls can be healed when they find their other half.

What I did not like about this series was:
1. The running time was too short with only 6 episodes. I would have liked to see Hiro and Kai's life together as a couple.. more and how they balance work and life together.
2. ABSOLUTELY, hated the boss making his employee work like robots.
3. All the food that were wasted, that Hiro didn't ate.

It is a quick watch, but totally worth it.

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Hearts melt when you share great meals together

This series stands out not just for the subdued performances of its main cast and the slow-developing relationship between them, but primarily for its portrayal of flawed characters who, together, become stronger.

The story revolves around Hirokuni, a troubled office employee suffering from low self-esteem. One night, while lying on the road exhausted, he encounters his estranged childhood friend Kai, who has nowhere to stay and insists on living with Hirokuni. Kai takes care of Hirokuni's daily meals, all the while flirting with him and reminding him of the promise he made to marry him. As days turn into weeks and then months, Hirokuni witnesses his life transforming and finds himself growing accustomed to Kai’s presence.

Although the main plot may seem generic, it is the nature of the two main characters that makes this series worth watching. Through multiple flashbacks, we learn how they first met, became friends, and eventually drifted apart. Kai, having lost his parents at a young age, becomes indifferent with no expectations from anyone, while Hirokuni is stuck in a thankless job with long working hours and strict schedules. A once youthful and cheerful Hirokuni has turned into someone gloomy and isolated. When they reconnect at a low point in their lives, they uplift each other through daily conversations and shared meals.

Kota and Shunya deliver exceptional performances, bringing to life the flawed and down-on-their-luck characters of Kai and Hirokuni, respectively. The audience is taken on a journey through their daily lives, rooting for them every step of the way. Their struggles and small victories are relatable, and you empathize with their situations while hoping for their happiness. Additionally, the series features the characters bonding over good food, which feels like a staple of Japanese BL.

In conclusion, this excels in depicting characters who have lost hope in life but find strength and transformation through their bond. The series is a heartwarming testament to the power of companionship and mutual support. A few of the plot points might feel rushed owing to the fact that it’s a 6 episode mini-series.

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Strong beginning and end, overall a cosy watch!

This BL is 6 episodes long, and it focused on one couple and a little of their personal life and past. Hirokuni is friendly and social, and Kai is quiet and used to being by himself. The couple look cute together, but only the first and last episodes are strong in terms of chemistry. The other episodes don't do much, and there were too many of Hirokuni's office scenes. This kinda makes sense as Hirokuni's storyline is that he is being overworked and doesn't see the joy in life until he meets with Kai again. Still, I would've enjoyed more scenes of the two doing something together. Every character was likable, and the ending was very satisfying. I loved Hirokuni's "proposal" to Kai, hearing what he said in Japanese was beautiful.

Overall I am pleased with this BL. The acting is fine, Kai is kind of monotone but I guess that's his vibe. I look forward to seeing more of the two. The biggest issue I had with this drama was the lack of interesting environments and episodes. It somehow felt too short while still having too much filler. I still recommend this a watch.

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Beautiful Series

I loved this series from the very first episode. Love how intimate they were with each other and that level of familiarity allowed for them to connect on an honest and pure level which allowed them to always be direct with their feelings and this is what I loved most about the series; the simplicity of communication while working through complex emotions. Both characters felt disenchanted in life for different reasons but in each other they found purpose and meaning in life. My special 10 scene came in the finale when Hiro ran home to make Kai stay. That whole confession scene was so real between them. "You've already been shaping my life. Take responsibility properly" - Hiro. When Hiro said this it came from a place of love and genuine need for a second half. It tells you that you cannot live your life away from others because you fear your rainy days will only influence other people's lives negatively; who knows there might be someone who will walk into the rain with an umbrella. Hiro is willing to spend the rest of his life holding that umbrella for Kai as Kai holds him close keeping him warm from the rain. "Perfect Propose" is a fitting name because in the end what could make for a more perfect proposal than someone who loves telling you that they will give you the rest of their lives. Well done Japan; you caught my heart this time.

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A perfect adaptation of a relatable manga for working adults

A Good Adaptation:
First of all, I think this is one of the most accurate TV adaptation of a source material which made me happy because see how it’s not that hard to just follow an existing material and made it work on screen. Perfect Propose didn’t just adapt every page of the manga and every lines but they added more background and interaction between main characters and their supporting characters to make them feel more relatable and dimensional. That’s the part I love the most of the story.

Relatable characters:
Some might be feel that Kai is relatable, some might feel more relatable to Hirokuni, for me it’s Hirokuni as we are suffering from very similar work condition and thoughts. The way he couldn’t sleep because if he closed his eyes he would open again to another morning really hit me hard because, me too.

Kai is a blessing for his dark gloomy and plain life where he lost the balance between work and life. It’s so pleasing to see Hiro starting to adapt healthier life style and yearn to be home because of Kai. Kai changed his life and vice versa because Hirokuni made Kai sees how his presence could make a huge change to someone’s life. They are made for each other.

The ending was satisfying for a story as simple as their love story. Some might find the lack of skinship and focus on romance tropes in this boring but keep in mind that their main point is how the main characters have each other as catalyst to change their life for better and I think that’s just beautiful and sweet for me.

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